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Best execution proposal would level field, increase obligations Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Best execution proposal would level field, increase obligations

In December, IIROC published proposals that would “consolidate the best execution requirements in Universal Market Integrity Rules and Dealer Member Rulebook requirements for fair pricing of over-the-counter securities into a single dealer member rule respecting best execution.”

February 19, 2016

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CSA floats new national instrument targeting derivatives Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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CSA floats new national instrument targeting derivatives

CSA has proposed a new instrument aimed at ensuring the clearing of customer OTC derivatives transactions will be carried out in a manner that protects customers’ collateral and positions and improves clearing agencies’ resilience to default by a clearing intermediary.

By Staff |January 21, 2016

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OSC whistleblower program released Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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OSC whistleblower program released

01 CSA publishes more research on mutual fund fees On October 22, CSA published new, independent research on how commissions affect mutual fund sales. The research follows a CSA literature review published in June. The research finds that positive past performance drives mutual fund flows; however, past performance affects flows differently, depending on fee structure: […]

December 11, 2015

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Regulators’ bond transparency proposal flawed: IIAC Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Regulators’ bond transparency proposal flawed: IIAC

IIAC president and CEO Ian Russell examines the flaws in the CSA’s proposed transparency system, and explains what he views as the optimal approach.

By Staff |December 9, 2015

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